Open Spaces Coalition

Los Angeles growth and urban sprawl

Los Angeles is a thriving city with a population of just over 9.8 million.  The city spans 4,751 miles and is made up of a variety of ecosystems including the coast, desert, and mountains.  Many of these areas are protected including...

Disclaimer: Before you read on, I think it is noteworthy to discuss my position on zoos versus entertainment.  I am currently attending a masters program that is affiliated with San Diego Zoo Global, a zoological institution that I stand behind and support the amazing...

This past summer I set off on a remarkable adventure to Batan Grande, Peru to work with Spectacled Bear Conservation Society (SBC) as an intern through my graduate program.  I went into these two weeks unsure what to expect and came home filled with a deeper understand...

Early in November, I set out to Gainesville, Florida to attend a Fruit Bat Husbandry Course hosted by Lubee Bat Conservancy.  The annual husbandry course sees visitors from all over the world who come together to work with these amazing creatures.  Most of the attendee...

In 2015, I attended my first Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) Expo in San Francisco.  Basically, it is an action packed day full of inspiration.  There are lectures and presentations given throughout the day by the various partners of WCN and dozens upon dozens of c...

The bad news is, it is Tuesday.  The good news is, its taco Tuesday!  Ready for some delicious vegan tacos?  Below I have posted this amazing, flexible recipe ready for your next Meatless Monday, or Taco Tuesday or Soy Chorizo Saturday! (or any day of the week!)...

               Harambe, the Gorilla died May 28th, 2016 at the Cincinnati Zoo. Courtesty of Reuters

While this incident may have happened a few months ago, and the general public, while outraged at the time, has likely largely forgotte...

There is a lot of talk, especially over the past few years about captivity of animals and whether it is a good or bad.  With the accessibility of social media, people are quick to jump on the bandwagon of “All zoos are bad” and “free all of the animals”.  However, most...

If you were to ask me if I was, myself, an "environmentalist" (or "activist", or "conservationist", or anything with a similar connotation), my honest answer would have to be "No."  I am not any of these things, and I have never been.  I could make a great argument her...

Recently I visited the Colorado Lagoon in Long Beach, on a mission to capture the beauty of this unique open space.  The Lagoon is situated right i the heart of Belmont Heights on the way to Belmont Shore.  Of course I have driven by it countless times and once or twic...